Foundation for Human Resources Development
FHRD House,
1, Kampanella Road
San Gwann, Malta
Tel: 00356 21 378895
Fax: 00356 21 381945
Email: info@fhrd.org

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Centre for Labour Market Studies, University of Leicester

The FHRD, as the official local agent of the Centre for Labour Market Studies, University of Leicester, U.K., is offering the following programmes on a distance-learning basis. To access the course content kindly click on each individual course.

1. Certificate in Training Practice
2. Certificate in Training Practice and Human Resource Management
3. Diploma in Training and Development
4. Diploma in Human Resource Management
5. MSc in Human Resource Development
6. MSc in Human Resource Management and Development
7. MSc in Human Resource Development and Performance Management
8. MSc in International HR and Globalisation
9. MSc in Industrial Relations and Human Resources
10. Doctorate in Social Sciences

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It is the intention of CLMS and FHRD to provide an opportunity for academic formation in Human Resource Management and Development.  And it is the objective of FHRD to provide an efficient support system for CLMS students in the Maltese Islands.

FHRD provides all the necessary administration support to students recruited to follow one of the Centre’s distance learning programmes – Certificate, Diploma, Master’s and Doctorate courses.

The University of Leicester is ranked among the top 20 UK Universities

• All programmes are internationally recognised

• All CLMS courses are directly fed by pioneering top class research in labour market and training making them always up to date and of the highest quality

• CLMS courses follow the interdisciplinary approach, drawing from a variety of related academic subjects - sociology, psychology, public administration, management studies, economics and adult education.

• All courses are based upon the principle of continuous assessment thus evaluating the developing knowledge of the student - encouraging continuous development. Students are provided with ample feedback on their assignments, which thoroughly explains their performance against each of the assessment criteria, and provides guidance for improvement.

• The courses are interlinked giving the possibility of starting with a Certificate course following through to a Doctorate.

• The distance learning format provides the advantage of flexibility of when and where to study; puts students at the centre of the learning process, allowing them to take responsibility for their own learning; it offers the possibility of studying at the learners’ pace, according to their learning style; it enables the learners to fit education with their lifestyle, where work and life commitments can be balanced with further study.

• Course members enhance their skills of self-discipline and time management, analysis and critical debate, comprehension, writing and research, they gain increased confidence and ability to handle problems effectively

• Course members have the opportunity of using and applying their own experience in the learning process.

• Course members have the possibility of making substantial changes in training and HRM practices at the workplace, through the introduction of new approaches or the enhancement of existing practices. As a result there has been improved business performance in their organisations.

The Certificate Programme

Entry Requirements:	21 years of age and A’Level standard of Education or equivalent.
Duration:	10 months, 6 modules
Course work:	6 assignments To proceed to the Diploma, students must attain a minimum of 60% average overall
Intakes:	January, April, July, October Intakes

Entry Requirements:	21 years of age and A’Level standard of Education or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
Duration:	10 months, 6 modules
Course work:	6 assignments, one of which is a project To proceed to the MSc, students must attain a minimum of 60% in each of the last two modules
Intakes:	January, April, July, October Intakes

Entry Requirements:	A first or second class honours degree Or successful completion to a specified standard of the Leicester University Diploma Or a acceptable professional qualification with suitable practical experience A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
Duration:	26 months, 4 modules
Course work:	4 assignments and a dissertation
Intakes:	January, April, July, October Intakes

Entry Requirements:	A relevant Master’s degree preferably at distinction level, together with a detailed outline of an initial research proposal. A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
Duration:	48 months, 3 modules
Course work:	8 assignments and a thesis
Intakes:	January, April, July and October Intakes

An information Meeting is organised prior to each intake in order to assist prospective students in their application process.

To apply for any of the CLMS programmes, please ask for an application pack from Daniela Gouder.

• Each intake is assisted by an Academic Team.
• Academic staff are available daily to provide academic support.
• Students following the Certificate and Diploma courses are assigned a tutor for the whole duration of the course. Masters and Doctorate students rely on a pool of experts for their queries.

• All the course materials are provided. These are based on research, teaching, consultancy experience of the staff, taking account of policy developments, latest developments in the labour market and training, and of student feedback. It is a system of continuous development and improvement of the learning materials.

• Leicester University is committed to utilise information technology resources to overcome any geographical problems associated with distance learning. IT facilities include an online library services, discussion boards with other students worldwide and with the academics, a dissertation database, access to electronic sources of information etc.

2.   Support Structures by FHRD

• Students are provided with all the administration and emotional support required;

• FHRD provides a direct link to CLMS;

• A library is available containing books from the course suggested reading lists;
• Two annual teaching events are organised by FHRD during which CLMS academic staff provide tutorial support to all Masters and Doctorate students in Malta;
• Students are highly encouraged to create study groups;

• FHRD facilitates periodical support meetings; It also provides support on the IT facilities of CLMS;

• CLMS students are entitled to the use of the FHRD library.

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Presentation Ceremony 2007

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Presentation Ceremony 2004

Presentation Ceremony 2001